Marius Bauer (1867-1932) - Oosterse poort (groot werk)






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Marius Bauer’s oil painting Oosterse poort (groot werk), a 19th‑century Dutch cityscape of a monumental city gate, signed by the artist, 100 × 70 cm (113 × 86 cm including the frame) and sold with its frame.
Description from the seller
This atmospheric work of art by Marius Bauer depicts a lively scene at an imposing city gate, probably inspired by one of his travels to the Middle East or North Africa. The monumental architecture provides an impressive backdrop for the various figures gathered in the foreground. With loose lines, soft colors and subtle light-dark contrasts, Bauer manages to evoke a sense of warmth, activity and mystery. The work is characteristic of Bauer's fascination with distant cities, markets, palaces and the daily life he observed during his travels.
Marius Bauer (1867–1932) was a Dutch painter, draftsman and graphic artist who became best known for his Orientalist scenes. He studied at the Royal Academy of Art in The Hague and throughout his life made many journeys, among others to Turkey, Egypt, Morocco, India and the former Dutch East Indies. The architecture, people and lively street scenes he saw there formed an important source of inspiration for his work. Bauer captured this world in paintings, watercolors, drawings and etchings, often combining reality with his own imagination. His atmospheric and often monumental depictions made him one of the best-known Dutch Orientalist artists of his time.
Dimensions: 100 x 70 cm
Dimensions with frame: 113 x 86 cm
Viewing is, of course, possible.
Seller's Story
This atmospheric work of art by Marius Bauer depicts a lively scene at an imposing city gate, probably inspired by one of his travels to the Middle East or North Africa. The monumental architecture provides an impressive backdrop for the various figures gathered in the foreground. With loose lines, soft colors and subtle light-dark contrasts, Bauer manages to evoke a sense of warmth, activity and mystery. The work is characteristic of Bauer's fascination with distant cities, markets, palaces and the daily life he observed during his travels.
Marius Bauer (1867–1932) was a Dutch painter, draftsman and graphic artist who became best known for his Orientalist scenes. He studied at the Royal Academy of Art in The Hague and throughout his life made many journeys, among others to Turkey, Egypt, Morocco, India and the former Dutch East Indies. The architecture, people and lively street scenes he saw there formed an important source of inspiration for his work. Bauer captured this world in paintings, watercolors, drawings and etchings, often combining reality with his own imagination. His atmospheric and often monumental depictions made him one of the best-known Dutch Orientalist artists of his time.
Dimensions: 100 x 70 cm
Dimensions with frame: 113 x 86 cm
Viewing is, of course, possible.
